Definition
揽 (lǎn) has three distinct senses. For 'embrace', it means to take into one's arms (less common than 抱 or 拥抱). For 'take on', it implies voluntarily assuming responsibility (more active than 担当 or 承接). For 'monopolize', it suggests seizing or cornering (like 垄断, but often taking credit).
verb
to embraceto take into one's armsto take on (responsibility, project)to monopolizeto seize (a market, credit)
Easily confused
- 烂lànsound-alike(of food) rotten, spoiled, or overcooked to a soft consistency
- 蓝lánsound-alikeblue
- 拦lánsound-aliketo block, to obstruct, to flag down (a vehicle)
- 懒lǎnsound-alikelazy
- 栏lánsound-alikefence; railing; barrier
Examples
- 揽。Tā qīngqīng de bǎ háizi lǎn zài huái lǐ.He gently held the child in his arms.
- 揽。Zhège xiàngmù wǒ lǎn xiàlái le.I take on this project.
- 。Tāmen xiǎng dú lǎn suǒyǒu de dìngdān.They want to monopolize all orders.
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